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Procedure of Trial
make sure you do it in order
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8th Grade
05/31/2013

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Term
Opening Statement
Definition
-1st
-each attorney give their introductory speach
-prosectuting goes first
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Direct Examination
Definition
-2nd
-attorney questions own witness
-prosecuting first
-witness is sworn in
Term
Cross-Examination
Definition
-3rd
-follows opposing attorney's direct examination of the witness
-attorneys can "impeach" a witness only during a Cross-Examination
-attorney proves that witness isn't telling the truth
-doesn't have to tell court until closing statement
Term
Re-Direct Examination
Definition
-4th
-follows cross-examinations
-to clarify new or unexpected issues or facts brought out in the immediate proceeding cross-examination
-may not bring any nes issues out during this
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Closing Argument
Definition
-5th
-summarizes case
-prosecution delivers the first closing argument
-An Attorneys may have a rebuttal
-only issues that were addressed in an opponent's closing argument may be raised
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